Which tank pad for a black '07?

virtualmatt · February 22nd, 2010, 08:49 PM

I've been thinking of the "Carbon Fiber" Pro Grip tank pad, but I'm not sure how it will look on a black '07:

Has anyone seen this particular scheme, or have a good idea on how it will look?

Here's my bike:

I also have a CW fender removal kit on order.

This will likely be my only bike until I graduate law school and start getting a real income, so I want to make the most of it until then

Hunsy34 · February 23rd, 2010, 12:21 AM

My bike is a black 06 with the silver flames, thus I went with a chrome/sliver looking pad with "ninja" going across it. I dint put it on yet since it is winter in PA. I dont think that carbon fiber will show up very well black on black but it's up to you.

Snake · February 23rd, 2010, 02:51 PM

I agree with Jason. I think it will blend into the tank and not be able to see the design very well. You need a contrasting color.

virtualmatt · February 23rd, 2010, 02:57 PM

Well, I got antsy and impulse-ordered it last night

My new thoughts were that I don't want it standing out too much; it'd be a subtle look.

Though now I share your collective concerns. Anyway, I'll be home for spring break in two weeks to put it on, and we'll see how it goes. I'll post a picture.

If it's ugly, I'm out $20 I suppose! If black is ugly, I'd imagine a dark red would be my best bet.

CGNY87 · February 23rd, 2010, 07:53 PM

i have the exactly same setup...i'll post a picture when i get home (@ work).

I have a 07 black ninja with that tank pad

CGNY87 · February 23rd, 2010, 10:22 PM

not the best angles but its snowing right now(old photos). I can get some others tomorrow if you want

virtualmatt · February 23rd, 2010, 10:32 PM

It seems to look nice from the angles. Having seen it in person, what do you think of it? Are you happy? Do you wish you bought a different color pad?

I mean, mine is already on order so I'm ending up with it regardless. Just curious at this point.

Thanks for the pictures, by the way!

EDIT: It almost looks clear in the pictures, actually

Hunsy34 · February 23rd, 2010, 11:15 PM

The carbon fiber looks pretty good actually, it does have the suttle look to it. Matt by the way where are you from in PA and where you going to college (if you'll be home for spring break)?

Where did you get your flush mount front turn signals from? asiancycle probably?

CGNY87 · February 23rd, 2010, 11:50 PM

i love how it looks. From a distance it looks clear, up close you can tell its carbon fiber. I like it b/c its not real flashy. Alot of CF you can spot a mile away and looks cheesy. This is subtle, and IMO perfect.

You can mount yours a little higher if you want. But i find my positioning perfect; i mounted mine low so it will block both my pants fly and jacket zipper (when leaning low) from touching the paint

virtualmatt · February 24th, 2010, 05:01 AM

Great; that's the look I was hoping for. I'll have to experiment with some heights before I actually stick it on

Hunsy: I'm currently a Penn State law student and I normally live about an hour outside Philadelphia. Yeah, my flush turn signals (and the clear pod turn signals not shown in the picture) are from AsianCycle.

sprale · March 1st, 2010, 02:29 PM

Mine's silver on silver, similar effect. Protection without looking too much like a squid...

Zim · March 9th, 2010, 12:25 AM

How helpful are those things really? They always looked too slick to give you any grip but I've never used one.

I found some Tech Spec pads for the side of the tank that looked functional. Anyone try those?

CGNY87 · March 11th, 2010, 12:16 AM

these are not for grip. they r to protect the tank from zippers (jacket or pants) scratching the paint

February 22nd, 2010, 08:49 PM	#1
virtualmatt ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Pennsylvania Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: 13	Which tank pad for a black '07? I've been thinking of the "Carbon Fiber" Pro Grip tank pad, but I'm not sure how it will look on a black '07: Has anyone seen this particular scheme, or have a good idea on how it will look? Here's my bike: I also have a CW fender removal kit on order. This will likely be my only bike until I graduate law school and start getting a real income, so I want to make the most of it until then

February 23rd, 2010, 07:53 PM	#5
CGNY87 ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Upstate NY Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawi Ninja 250 Posts: 31	i have the exactly same setup...i'll post a picture when i get home (@ work). I have a 07 black ninja with that tank pad __________________________________________________ 2007 250 \| Shoei Camino RF-1000 \| Cortech FSX Series 2 Jacket \| Castle Sport Mesh Gloves \| Joe Rocket Manta Tailbag \| Fieldsheer Lid Pack \| Fender Eliminator \| Integrated & Flush Mount Turn Signals

February 23rd, 2010, 10:22 PM	#6
CGNY87 ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Upstate NY Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawi Ninja 250 Posts: 31	not the best angles but its snowing right now(old photos). I can get some others tomorrow if you want __________________________________________________ 2007 250 \| Shoei Camino RF-1000 \| Cortech FSX Series 2 Jacket \| Castle Sport Mesh Gloves \| Joe Rocket Manta Tailbag \| Fieldsheer Lid Pack \| Fender Eliminator \| Integrated & Flush Mount Turn Signals

February 23rd, 2010, 11:50 PM	#9
CGNY87 ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Upstate NY Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawi Ninja 250 Posts: 31	i love how it looks. From a distance it looks clear, up close you can tell its carbon fiber. I like it b/c its not real flashy. Alot of CF you can spot a mile away and looks cheesy. This is subtle, and IMO perfect. You can mount yours a little higher if you want. But i find my positioning perfect; i mounted mine low so it will block both my pants fly and jacket zipper (when leaning low) from touching the paint __________________________________________________ 2007 250 \| Shoei Camino RF-1000 \| Cortech FSX Series 2 Jacket \| Castle Sport Mesh Gloves \| Joe Rocket Manta Tailbag \| Fieldsheer Lid Pack \| Fender Eliminator \| Integrated & Flush Mount Turn Signals

March 1st, 2010, 02:29 PM	#11
sprale Dead-thread Necromancer! Name: Levon Location: Central Texas Join Date: Sep 2008 Motorcycle(s): K5 V-Strom Posts: 144 Blog Entries: 3	Mine's silver on silver, similar effect. Protection without looking too much like a squid... __________________________________________________ Dead-thread Necromancer! 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 ZG250 Quarter-Concours commuter Gone 2005 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 Big Black Vee future hack?

February 23rd, 2010, 12:21 AM	#2
Hunsy34 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Doylestown, PA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 2016 Ninja 300 1994 KTM 300 EXC Posts: 123	My bike is a black 06 with the silver flames, thus I went with a chrome/sliver looking pad with "ninja" going across it. I dint put it on yet since it is winter in PA. I dont think that carbon fiber will show up very well black on black but it's up to you.

February 23rd, 2010, 02:51 PM	#3
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I agree with Jason. I think it will blend into the tank and not be able to see the design very well. You need a contrasting color.

February 23rd, 2010, 02:57 PM	#4
virtualmatt ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Pennsylvania Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: 13	Well, I got antsy and impulse-ordered it last night My new thoughts were that I don't want it standing out too much; it'd be a subtle look. Though now I share your collective concerns. Anyway, I'll be home for spring break in two weeks to put it on, and we'll see how it goes. I'll post a picture. If it's ugly, I'm out $20 I suppose! If black is ugly, I'd imagine a dark red would be my best bet.

February 23rd, 2010, 10:32 PM	#7
virtualmatt ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Pennsylvania Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: 13	It seems to look nice from the angles. Having seen it in person, what do you think of it? Are you happy? Do you wish you bought a different color pad? I mean, mine is already on order so I'm ending up with it regardless. Just curious at this point. Thanks for the pictures, by the way! EDIT: It almost looks clear in the pictures, actually

February 23rd, 2010, 11:15 PM	#8
Hunsy34 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Doylestown, PA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 2016 Ninja 300 1994 KTM 300 EXC Posts: 123	The carbon fiber looks pretty good actually, it does have the suttle look to it. Matt by the way where are you from in PA and where you going to college (if you'll be home for spring break)? Where did you get your flush mount front turn signals from? asiancycle probably?

February 24th, 2010, 05:01 AM	#10
virtualmatt ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Pennsylvania Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: 13	Great; that's the look I was hoping for. I'll have to experiment with some heights before I actually stick it on Hunsy: I'm currently a Penn State law student and I normally live about an hour outside Philadelphia. Yeah, my flush turn signals (and the clear pod turn signals not shown in the picture) are from AsianCycle.

March 9th, 2010, 12:25 AM	#12
Zim ninjette.org member Name: Zim Location: Bay Area Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 EX250F Posts: 65	How helpful are those things really? They always looked too slick to give you any grip but I've never used one. I found some Tech Spec pads for the side of the tank that looked functional. Anyone try those?

March 11th, 2010, 12:16 AM	#13
CGNY87 ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Upstate NY Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawi Ninja 250 Posts: 31	these are not for grip. they r to protect the tank from zippers (jacket or pants) scratching the paint __________________________________________________ 2007 250 \| Shoei Camino RF-1000 \| Cortech FSX Series 2 Jacket \| Castle Sport Mesh Gloves \| Joe Rocket Manta Tailbag \| Fieldsheer Lid Pack \| Fender Eliminator \| Integrated & Flush Mount Turn Signals

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